A Handbook of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Archeology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169816237)

A Handbook of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Archaeology by Hodder M. Westropp is a comprehensive guide to the archaeological discoveries and cultural artifacts of ancient Egypt, Greece, Etruria, and Rome. The book presents a detailed overview of the art, architecture, and material culture of each civilization, including their religious beliefs, social structures, and political systems. The author provides a wealth of information on the excavations and discoveries that have shed light on these ancient cultures, as well as the methods used by archaeologists to uncover and interpret these artifacts. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean world.1878. Visiting the ancient countries of Egypt, Greece and Italy being the chief object of traveling at the present day, the consequent interest taken in the remains of the former grandeur, magnificence, and high civilization of these countries, has made archeology one of the most important and most interesting studies. Egypt, Greece and Italy were the fountainheads of our civilization and the sources of our knowledge; to them we can trace, link by link, the origin of all that is ornamental, graceful and beautiful in our architecture, sculpture and in the arts of design. Copiously illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hodder M. Westropp
ISBN-10: 1169816231
ISBN-13: 9781169816237
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 628
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.80lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.31d